Category: Road

Stage 4 was an especially moving day at the Giro. All the talk of race radio bans, break away leagues, and UCI approved equipment became insignificant. The images of the last three kilometers – the peloton riding together – was an amazing display of unity within the cycling community. Cycling fans around the world couldn’t …

For cyclists every time they clip into their pedals and roll off the start line there is an implied danger that they all face. Crashes are commonplace but a death in the peloton is, thankfully, rare. Tragically a racer lost his life during today’s stage of the Giro d’Italia. On the descent of the Passo …

Stage 2 of the Giro d’ Italia for Greenville residents Craig Lewis and Chris Butler was a long one – 244 kilometers long to be exact. Both riders check in exclusively with Carolina Cycling News and we get the low-down on what was a controversial stage finish. Lewis’ HTC-Highroad team had the maglia rosa which …

This year’s Giro d’ Italia is considered the toughest on paper in recent memory. Alberto Contador said that some of the stages have given him nightmares. Tucked into the 207 strong peloton are two riders from Greenville, South Carolina – Craig Lewis of HTC-Highroad and first time Grand Tour rider Chris Butler in the red …

May 28th and 30th is when the best (or maybe those who are available and in the country) head to Greenville, South Carolina to compete for a national championship jersey in the time trial and road race. Last year the championships were held in September and the time trial was Saturday followed on Sunday by …

The Tour de Moore is one of the few road races that are a part of the Southeast calendar. With a history going back to 1976, this road race has attracted the Southeast’s most talented riders. Adam Myerson writes on his site that Paul Curley, the 1984 Tour de Moore winner, “taught him how to …

The Athens Twilight is really a 30,000 person block party that also includes a bike race. The atmosphere is fantastic with the crowd surrounding every inch of the four-corner loop. The noise level from the cheering and bell clanging is easily on match for any concert. While the majority of the spectators may not appreciate, …